May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• A Masters degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of, training in, and experience with disability services laws, state and federal regulations, including Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and the ability to translate these laws and regulations to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the role of assistive technology in higher education setting
• Understanding of academic advising needs of students and program requirement of institutional academic programs of study.
• Knowledge of available support resources, both institutional and community-based.
• Knowledge of student activity planning and engagement.
• Ability to effectively serve a very diverse student population and work with professional staff and faculty, requiring strong counseling, mentoring, teaching, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize duties.
• Proficiency in use of technology including Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to assist students in navigating college processes and connecting with college resources.
• Ability to set and meet objectives as well as the ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to interpret psychological tests and to develop individual accommodation plans.
• Ability to make administrative judgements on sensitive and confidential issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or coordinate projects.

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.